Physician Assistant (PA-C); part-time

Proliance Surgeons•Gig Harbor, WA

17h•$48 - $87

About The Position

The certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of a team that provides services to promote and maintain patient care and organizational values. This well-rounded role is suited to a self-motivated person seeking to use and expand their clinical skills. The position is described as clinic-only, supporting a provider focused in spine, with work locations at Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics in Lakewood, Tacoma, and Gig Harbor. The role may also involve first-assisting in an ambulatory surgery center operating room, providing postoperative care, assisting with hospital surgery, or rounding on hospital patients, as applicable. The schedule is 1–2 shifts per week, with each shift lasting 8–10 hours. The role includes clinical assessment and treatment, patient education, documentation, and collaboration with the supervising physician and care team. Optional responsibilities include primary or secondary trauma call coverage and emergency room evaluation and treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current Washington State Physician Assistant license.
Current certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced physical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to listen, interact, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, standards of care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies relevant to the specialty.
Superior customer-service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, composure, cooperation, and the ability to work well with patients, physicians, and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to safety, risk-management, and precautionary procedures, including consistent respect for HIPAA confidentiality.
Efficient time management with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and completion.
Ability to manage multiple factors to achieve the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first-level problems and persistence in resolving them.
Ability to remain objective and separate oneself personally from situations.
Ability to adapt to change, delays, or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset.
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance.
Self-motivation and ability to work with little supervision, follow guidelines and detailed instructions, meet standards of excellence, and overcome obstacles.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience in surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and identify patients; obtain and document accurate histories and physical examinations, which may include moving and positioning patients.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans.
Order and interpret tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
Prescribe medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aids according to clinical privileges.
Administer or inject medications.
Provide wound care; apply or remove casts, splints, and wound dressings; and remove sutures and staples.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding treatment plans and therapeutic regimens.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate patient-care information in the medical record.
Obtain and maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures before performing them.
Remain proficient in commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
Assist in surgical procedures.
Conduct hospital rounds, including patient care, charting and documentation, and interactions with patients, families or caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
Optionally provide primary or secondary trauma call coverage.
Optionally evaluate and treat patients in the emergency room.
Provide answering-service coverage and fulfill related responsibilities.
Be able to initiate basic or advanced life support in emergency situations.
Educate patients, families, and significant others using established educational materials.
Perform other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient's care plan.
Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, the community, and the healthcare profession.
Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
Pursue experiences and formal or independent learning to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establish an effective relationship with the supervising physician.
Complete duties and assist others as directed.
Follow policies introduced during onboarding, updated in real time, and outlined in the Associate Handbook.